Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour
Description
Our two hour Highlights of Charleston walking tour guides guests through the historic French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods of downtown Charleston. Along the way, your guide will describe the long history, unique culture, architecture, and geography of Charleston and the greater lowcountry area, painting a detailed picture of how Charleston's tumultuous past formed the city now beloved by travelers the world over. You'll view some of the city's oldest houses of worship, burial sites, theaters, the forts of Charleston harbor, and the antebellum mansions that look out across the waters of the Cooper and Ashley rivers, among many other historic and picturesque sites. Our guides also offer their expert advice on other activities, restaurants, and bars for guests to explore once they've finished their tour.
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Itinerary
View the historic church of the longest-meeting congregation in Charleston.
View the only church of its denomination in North America
View the oldest private residence in Charleston
View the only museum dedicated to the history of the enslaved in Charleston
View the pre-Revolutionary heart of economic Charleston
View the most photographed sight in Charleston
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Guests are responsible for bringing their own sun protection (sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, parasols) and rain gear
- We HIGHLY recommend guests bring bottled water. It is not always available for purchase on the route
- We ask guests to check in at the meeting location 5-10 mins prior to tour time. We cannot hold for latecomers.
Reviews(2,289)
An excellent tour guided by a history professor with deep knowledge of the history of Charleston. Loved it.
Our excursion director was outstanding. Very knowledgeable about Charleston and the issues/religious influences impacting the city. Great experience.
Hang out at the Palmetto Hotel Bar and meet the most fascinating tour guide of Old Charlestown. Much like Hemingway being a fixture at Sloppy Joes in Key West, Bill Is a key fixture to historic Charleston and the Palmetto. Buy him a drink and watch him entertain, educate, and provide the true history of the city and its checkered past. If you really want to see him in rare form ask him his thoughts on the Citadel. If you happen to be at the Palmetto for an espresso martini and you hear a guy talking about history, say hello to Bill and trust he will give you the raw and unfiltered truth.
In spite of a hot July day, this walking tour of Charleston was a terrific time.Our guide Bill, a man with a substantial background in SC history, explained the evolution of Charleston and its place in American history in great detail. We saw many points of interest in the historic district. This tour is highly recommended.
Led by historian, very knowledgeable and he shared a comprehensive history of Charleston. I highly recommend this tour. Super affordable for the experience.
If you value truth and history, Bill is the right tour guide for you.
Very informative and full of facts rather than the glossed over version.
First time in Charleston and didn't know a lot about the historical background of the city. Extremely glad we did this tour with Bill on our first day in town. He's extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging in this tour. Even though we got caught in the rain about half-way through our tour, he didn't let it stop him and we had an excellent time. The walking portion of the tour wasn't too strenuous, and Bill made sure he stopped at places where everyone in the group could easily hear him. I'd recommend this tour to anyone visiting Charleston who isn't afraid of the harsh realities of this country's past and genuinely wants to expand their knowledge.
Bill Harris was terrific. Extremely knowledgeable of Charleston and history in general!
Took the tour with guide Bill. He was well informed - clearly history driven - very stimulating and provocative. Rather than a schtick tour, Bill opened by inviting questions as a start point. Along the well thought out itinerary he shared insights and stories as might be expected. Outside the Old Slave Mart he struck a very principled position regarding "revisionist" telling of history regarding the "peculiar institution" which was refreshing and new. Bill took the time to answer all questions and even had a cracker-jack recommendation for further Civil War reading. Very, very worthwhile.
